goliard (Meaning)
goliard (n)
a wandering scholar in medieval Europe; famed for intemperance and riotous behavior and the composition of satirical and ribald Latin songs
goliard (n.)
A buffoon in the Middle Ages, who attended rich men's tables to make sport for the guests by ribald stories and songs.
Synonyms & Antonyms of goliard
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goliard Sentence Examples
- The goliard's satirical songs and poetry entertained the masses during the Middle Ages.
- The goliard Jacques de Vitry described his life as marked by "fame, fortune, and flesh."
- Goliards often criticized the clergy and the wealthy in their works.
- The goliard Vagantes clerici were wandering scholars who traveled from place to place.
- The goliard Walter of Châtillon was a prolific poet known for his satirical verse.
- Goliards were often associated with taverns and drinking songs.
- The goliard Archpoet wrote the famous poem "Confessio Goliae."
- Goliards played an important role in the development of medieval literature.
- The goliard movement was centered in France and Germany in the 12th and 13th centuries.
- Goliards were often seen as rebels and outcasts by the established authorities.
FAQs About the word goliard
a wandering scholar in medieval Europe; famed for intemperance and riotous behavior and the composition of satirical and ribald Latin songsA buffoon in the Midd
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The goliard's satirical songs and poetry entertained the masses during the Middle Ages.
The goliard Jacques de Vitry described his life as marked by "fame, fortune, and flesh."
Goliards often criticized the clergy and the wealthy in their works.
The goliard Vagantes clerici were wandering scholars who traveled from place to place.
